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Scotland’s growing number of kinship families need more support, according to new research

Unlocking opportunity: exploring new ways to create employment in the art world

...my opinion, the new way of prioritising STEM degrees over arts degrees will naturally trickle into higher education and further stigmatise undergraduates who show interest in cultural studies. They need someone to be in their corner, and the sector...


25 Calls response: 'Trans students can't afford a delay on GRA reform'

...clear the specific difficulties trans and non-binary students encounter whilst within further and higher education. Our campuses should reflect a thriving environment for our students, offering safety and security, free from rejection or...

25 calls

Cooking up a storm: celebrating three years of partnership with Cyrenians

...food education manager at Cyrenians and current postgraduate student on the MSc Professional and higher education programme, have worked collaboratively to design and deliver cookery classes for year 1 QMU students. These classes respond to...


‘Societal issues that undermine young people’s chances compromise gains from early years support’

...chances. Key issues requiring attention include skills development and transition into further and higher education, a fair and secure labour market, good quality and affordable housing, and better support for mental health. "Unless these issues...

Children's rights Inequality Poverty Scottish Government

Exams aren’t everything. Every pupil, and every pupil’s journey, matters

Our reaction to the Programme for Government: family wellbeing fund welcomed but disappointment at lack of progress on child payment level
childcare Children's rights environment equality family support programme for government Wellbeing

Bringing confidence back to the community

Supporting informed choices about gambling
fast forward gambling risk-taking warren hughes young people

Encouraging moves on participation, and a promise to hold parliament to account
Arts calls citizens' assemblies democracy Education Election Learning manifest Participation Policy rights Scottish Government Scottish Parliament

25 and Up: The ‘old normal’ meant acceptance of injustice for too many families. We can’t go back to it
25 and Up 25 calls Care Review Families family support Inequality Parenting across Scotland Poverty the Promise UNCRC

Exams review decision ‘reflects commitment to equalities and values young people’s views’
Attainment Education equality exams rights SQA young people

Responding to trauma means all of us working together

Learning the secrets of the Netherlands' success
care Education inclusion netherlands Wellbeing workforce

A modest proposal

25 Calls response: Struggling families need more money in their pockets

25 Calls interview with Professor Richard Wilkinson part 6: “If we go on without a fundamental transformation, we won’t save ourselves from the awful consequences of climate change”
climate change environment equality Health Inequality society

Project challenging food poverty expands to 26 schools across Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire
Children Councillors Families Food Health Jackie Brock Scottish Schools

Craig Johnston

...and Community work from Brunel University, London, a Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning in higher education, from Winchester University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sport and Community from Strathclyde University, Glasgow. He is also a Fellow...

Johnston

AC24 - Exhibition Hall

...| instagram Open University Scotland is the largest provider of part-time undergraduate higher education in Scotland. We are a world leader in providing innovative and flexible distance learning opportunities. We were founded over 50...


College launches National Opportunity Day

...further education opportunities Posted 03.08.23 by Alice Hinds Education exams higher education School With results day approaching, Glasgow Kelvin College has registered an official awareness day to help school...

Education exams higher education School

Exam helpline launched for Scottish pupils

...to support Scottish pupils on results day Posted 27.07.23 by Alice Hinds exams higher education Scottish Schools skills Scottish pupils will be able to access free, impartial career advice after receiving their...

exams higher education Scottish Schools skills

Undergrad students to receive more financial support

...2023 uplift Posted 14 March, 2023 by Nina Joynson care experience funding higher education Scottish Government Undergraduates The Scottish Government has announced an uplift to both SAAS loan funding for...

care experience funding higher education Scottish Government Undergraduates

School leavers in positive destinations hits record high

...the 2020-2021 school year. School leavers in employment increased to 25.1%, from 22.6%. Those in higher education decreased to 41.2%, from 45.1%. This is in line with figures prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. The new statistics also show that...

Attainment Education employment Scottish Government Scottish Schools

Pupils adversely affected by CfE, study finds

...face a narrowed choice of subjects at assessment level, while performance and outcomes for higher education also highlight weaknesses in the curriculum. Dr Marina Shapira, Associate Professor in Sociology and the project’s Principal...

Curriculum for Excellence Education education reform Scottish Schools

Member directory: full

...tullochan.org UNISON Public service trade union | unison.org.uk University of Aberdeen higher education | abdn.ac.uk University of Glasgow higher education | gla.ac.uk University of the West of Scotland higher education |...


Jane-Claire Judson

...has more than 20 years’ experience in the voluntary and public sectors across further and higher education, health, human rights and governance. She has held roles with Diabetes UK, the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, the Scottish...

judson

Member directory: T-Z

...| tullochan.org U UNISON Public service trade union | unison.org.uk University of Glasgow higher education | gla.ac.uk University of the West of Scotland higher education | uws.ac.uk Urban Youth Project Our purpose is to improve young...


Monica Sellers

...officer role in April 2024. They have worked in the events industry for nearly a decade within higher education and are excited to pivot to the third sector. They have a vested interest in intersectionality, equality, and...

sellers

Single parents deserve support, not sanctions

...to take up fair work which is family-friendly and sustainable and improve access to further and higher education. Marion Davies is One Parent Families Scotland’s Head of Policy and Strategy   This article first appeared in Children in...


Record number of young Scots on positive career paths
careers Education training young people

Supporting working mothers
early learning and childcare Early years working parents

Pupils offered helpline as results day looms
Education exams schools SQA Support

ADHD more likely for youngest in school year
ADHD Education Mental Health research School

Ongoing lack of diversity in teaching
diversity Education Scottish Government Scottish Schools

Schools face new disruption as exams approach
Covid-19 Education exams SQA

SQA comes under fire for new revision materials
Covid-19 Education education reform exams Scottish Schools SQA

Why books and reading deserve to be celebrated
Education literacy reading World Book Day

New project to tackle racism in schools
anti-racism Education racism

Computing Science gets a boost in Scottish schools
Curriculum for Excellence digital Education funding Scottish Government technology

What better way than a Bill to mark the UNCRC's birthday?

Call 2: Make it your business to tackle child poverty

Call 9: Ensure Scotland's next generation can lead active, healthy lives

Call 20: Deliver a workforce that works for children: confident, skilled and values-driven

“Remember, it could happen to any parent”
Magazine

The times, they are a-changing


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Scotland’s growing number of kinship families need more support, according to new research

Unlocking opportunity: exploring new ways to create employment in the art world

...my opinion, the new way of prioritising STEM degrees over arts degrees will naturally trickle into higher education and further stigmatise undergraduates who show interest in cultural studies. They need someone to be in their corner, and the sector...


25 Calls response: 'Trans students can't afford a delay on GRA reform'

...clear the specific difficulties trans and non-binary students encounter whilst within further and higher education. Our campuses should reflect a thriving environment for our students, offering safety and security, free from rejection or...

25 calls

Cooking up a storm: celebrating three years of partnership with Cyrenians

...food education manager at Cyrenians and current postgraduate student on the MSc Professional and higher education programme, have worked collaboratively to design and deliver cookery classes for year 1 QMU students. These classes respond to...


‘Societal issues that undermine young people’s chances compromise gains from early years support’

...chances. Key issues requiring attention include skills development and transition into further and higher education, a fair and secure labour market, good quality and affordable housing, and better support for mental health. "Unless these issues...

Children's rights Inequality Poverty Scottish Government

Exams aren’t everything. Every pupil, and every pupil’s journey, matters

Our reaction to the Programme for Government: family wellbeing fund welcomed but disappointment at lack of progress on child payment level
childcare Children's rights environment equality family support programme for government Wellbeing

Bringing confidence back to the community

Supporting informed choices about gambling
fast forward gambling risk-taking warren hughes young people

Encouraging moves on participation, and a promise to hold parliament to account
Arts calls citizens' assemblies democracy Education Election Learning manifest Participation Policy rights Scottish Government Scottish Parliament

25 and Up: The ‘old normal’ meant acceptance of injustice for too many families. We can’t go back to it
25 and Up 25 calls Care Review Families family support Inequality Parenting across Scotland Poverty the Promise UNCRC

Exams review decision ‘reflects commitment to equalities and values young people’s views’
Attainment Education equality exams rights SQA young people

Responding to trauma means all of us working together

Learning the secrets of the Netherlands' success
care Education inclusion netherlands Wellbeing workforce

A modest proposal

25 Calls response: Struggling families need more money in their pockets

25 Calls interview with Professor Richard Wilkinson part 6: “If we go on without a fundamental transformation, we won’t save ourselves from the awful consequences of climate change”
climate change environment equality Health Inequality society

Project challenging food poverty expands to 26 schools across Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire
Children Councillors Families Food Health Jackie Brock Scottish Schools


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Monica Sellers

...officer role in April 2024. They have worked in the events industry for nearly a decade within higher education and are excited to pivot to the third sector. They have a vested interest in intersectionality, equality, and...

sellers


AC24 - Exhibition Hall

...| instagram Open University Scotland is the largest provider of part-time undergraduate higher education in Scotland. We are a world leader in providing innovative and flexible distance learning opportunities. We were founded over 50...


The times, they are a-changing


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Craig Johnston
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...and Community work from Brunel University, London, a Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning in higher education, from Winchester University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sport and Community from Strathclyde University, Glasgow. He is also a Fellow...

Johnston

College launches National Opportunity Day
post

...further education opportunities Posted 03.08.23 by Alice Hinds Education exams higher education School With results day approaching, Glasgow Kelvin College has registered an official awareness day to help school...

Education exams higher education School

Exam helpline launched for Scottish pupils
post

...to support Scottish pupils on results day Posted 27.07.23 by Alice Hinds exams higher education Scottish Schools skills Scottish pupils will be able to access free, impartial career advice after receiving their...

exams higher education Scottish Schools skills

Undergrad students to receive more financial support
post

...2023 uplift Posted 14 March, 2023 by Nina Joynson care experience funding higher education Scottish Government Undergraduates The Scottish Government has announced an uplift to both SAAS loan funding for...

care experience funding higher education Scottish Government Undergraduates

School leavers in positive destinations hits record high
post

...the 2020-2021 school year. School leavers in employment increased to 25.1%, from 22.6%. Those in higher education decreased to 41.2%, from 45.1%. This is in line with figures prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. The new statistics also show that...

Attainment Education employment Scottish Government Scottish Schools

Pupils adversely affected by CfE, study finds
post

...face a narrowed choice of subjects at assessment level, while performance and outcomes for higher education also highlight weaknesses in the curriculum. Dr Marina Shapira, Associate Professor in Sociology and the project’s Principal...

Curriculum for Excellence Education education reform Scottish Schools

Member directory: full
post

...tullochan.org UNISON Public service trade union | unison.org.uk University of Aberdeen higher education | abdn.ac.uk University of Glasgow higher education | gla.ac.uk University of the West of Scotland higher education |...


Jane-Claire Judson
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...has more than 20 years’ experience in the voluntary and public sectors across further and higher education, health, human rights and governance. She has held roles with Diabetes UK, the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, the Scottish...

judson

Member directory: T-Z
post

...| tullochan.org U UNISON Public service trade union | unison.org.uk University of Glasgow higher education | gla.ac.uk University of the West of Scotland higher education | uws.ac.uk Urban Youth Project Our purpose is to improve young...


Single parents deserve support, not sanctions
post

...to take up fair work which is family-friendly and sustainable and improve access to further and higher education. Marion Davies is One Parent Families Scotland’s Head of Policy and Strategy   This article first appeared in Children in...


Record number of young Scots on positive career paths
postcareers Education training young people

Supporting working mothers
postearly learning and childcare Early years working parents

Pupils offered helpline as results day looms
postEducation exams schools SQA Support

ADHD more likely for youngest in school year
postADHD Education Mental Health research School

Ongoing lack of diversity in teaching
postdiversity Education Scottish Government Scottish Schools

Schools face new disruption as exams approach
postCovid-19 Education exams SQA

SQA comes under fire for new revision materials
postCovid-19 Education education reform exams Scottish Schools SQA

Why books and reading deserve to be celebrated
postEducation literacy reading World Book Day

New project to tackle racism in schools
postanti-racism Education racism

Computing Science gets a boost in Scottish schools
postCurriculum for Excellence digital Education funding Scottish Government technology

What better way than a Bill to mark the UNCRC's birthday?
post
Call 2: Make it your business to tackle child poverty
post
Call 9: Ensure Scotland's next generation can lead active, healthy lives
post
Call 20: Deliver a workforce that works for children: confident, skilled and values-driven
post
“Remember, it could happen to any parent”
postMagazine